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Morning all.
Happy Boxing Day.
For weeks and weeks, maybe even months, the BBC had been plugging yesterday’s final ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. We’ve heard it all before about television comedies or dramas which are saying a final goodbye to the screen but on many occasions, I’ve been left feeling disappointed. Not last night! The finale was brilliant and not one bit in was average let alone disappointing. I laughed, cried and the only disappointment was at the end, knowing I’ll never see a new episode again. It has to be up there with some of the best television series I’ve ever watched, along with Only Fools and Horses.
Football returns today although not for Arsenal as they’re back in action on Friday. It’ll be the first time of going into a game knowing that Bukayo Saka will not only be missing, but he’ll be missing for a long time.
No sooner have we dissected the performance and/or the result against Ipswich, the transfer window will be open. I’m sure there are fans who say we need a striker, I know I do, but I’m sure there are many who believe we now need a winger too. Signing both next month would be a dream come true wouldn’t it? I think that’s very unlikely but, sometimes, an opportunity can arise which is too good to turn down.
Dani Olmo could be one opportunity as according to reports he could leave Barcelona for free if the club don’t formally register him by midnight on the 31st of December. Barcelona are in financial dire straits apparently and will need to juggle a few things around if they are to solve this problem. Which basically means they need to sell a player or two. Logic suggests they will sell other players rather than risk losing Olmo for free.
According to Sky Sports reporter and Belgian transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, Arsenal have made contact with Olmo’s representatives already. In case you don’t know, he’s an attacking midfielder/winger.
Switching to a striker, reports suggest Arsenal are set to be offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo-Muani next month. The French international, 26, has played just two games this season and would benefit from a loan move elsewhere. (The Sun and Evening Standard)Kolo-Muani is described as being a striker who is able to play on the left and right as well as central.
Unlike the final episode of Gavin and Stacey, I think when the transfer window closes, the feeling of disappointment will be felt by many of us although I’m pretty sure that if Mikel Arteta can bring a player to the club next month, he will.
Catch up in the comments.